MCI EMS Co-Response Clinician

Crisis Response

• Respond with EMS to behavioral health-related 911 calls in homes, public settings, healthcare facilities, shelters, schools, and other community locations.
• Conduct crisis assessments, including suicide, homicide, violence, self-injury, and substance use risk.
• Provide crisis counseling, emotional support, stabilization, and evidence-based de-escalation using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive practices.

Clinical Decision Making

• Determine the least restrictive clinically appropriate level of care and develop collaborative safety plans when appropriate.
• Collaborate with EMS, emergency departments, police, DMH, CBHC Open Access, outpatient providers, and community partners to support safe transitions of care.
• Identify opportunities to safely divert individuals from emergency departments through connection to community-based services.
• Facilitate referrals to CBHC services, MCI follow-up, outpatient behavioral health providers, substance use treatment, peer recovery supports, primary care, housing, and social service agencies.

Documentation

• Complete required MCI documentation within established timelines, including assessments, interventions, risk assessments, safety planning, disposition decisions, and referrals.
• Maintain documentation and communication in accordance with CBHC, MassHealth, DMH, and agency standards.

Schedule

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 12PM-8PM

Compensation

• Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.
• Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual.
• Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives.

Language Differential

• Eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL.

Travel

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy.
• Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings.